MEMBERSHIP PACK

Contents
Abingdon Fencing Club ........................................................................................................................... 3
Welcome Pack......................................................................................................................................... 3
Welcome to Abingdon Fencing Club! ................................................................................................. 3
How to Join ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Fees ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
How the Club works ................................................................................................................................ 4
Fencing Equipment ............................................................................................................................. 4
Coaching.............................................................................................................................................. 4
5 or 6 Week Intermediate and Advanced Courses ......................................................................... 4
Novice Epe and Sabre course ........................................................................................................ 4
5 or 6 Week Intermediate and Advanced Courses ......................................................................... 5
Individual lessons ................................................................................................................................ 5
Juniors ................................................................................................................................................. 5
Competitions ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Who is who in the club ....................................................................................................................... 6
Committee ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Appendix A - Abingdon Fencing Club - Membership Form ................................................................. 7
Appendix B - Standing Order Mandate ............................................................................................... 8

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Abingdon Fencing Club

Welcome Pack
Welcome to Abingdon Fencing Club!
The information contained in his pack will advise you all you need to about Abingdon
Fencing Club: how to join as a member, what to do once youre joined, the Rules of the
Club, coaching, kit and competitions.

How to Join
Its easy to join the club. Simply fill out the membership form (Appendix A) and hand it to
one of the committee members. You will also need to arrange to pay your subscription fee;
fees can be paid in full to the end of the membership year or monthly by standing order. If
you have never fenced before we recommend you take part in one of our beginners
classes.

Fees
Our membership rates are extremely competitive and we offer a range of subscriptions which are
detailed below.
Category

Monthly Standing
Annual (full year
Visitor Fee*
order
discount)
Students#
10.00
120.00
5
Adult
15.00
165.00
7
*Non Club members paying the visitor is deemed acceptance of the club rules and have a current
BFA membership.
#Students should be in full time education
To pay monthly, you can pay either fill out a Standing Order Mandate and return it to your bank or
use the bank details on the form to set up a regular payment via online banking; see Appendix B for
account details. If the name we know you by is different from the account name used to pay the fees
then please include your name in the reference section to advise the treasurer who has paid.
The membership year runs from the 1st October and if the full annual membership is paid by the
third week of October then the discount rate applies. Annual fees for existing members paid after
this date will be 12 times the monthly fee. You can pay by cash, cheque or online bank transfer
(bank details can be found on the standing order form in Appendix B). Members joining part way
through the year who prefer the simplicity of a one off payment can pay an amount equal to the
monthly payment multiplied by the number of months left in the membership year. Participants in
our beginners courses who join the club at the end of the course qualify for a one month discount
on the membership if they join for the rest of the year.

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How the Club works

Abingdon Fencing Club meets throughout the year on a Thursday evening in the main sports hall at
The White Horse Tennis and Leisure Centre, Audlett Drive, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 3PJ.
The junior section meets between 7:30 and 8:30 and adult section starts at 8.30. The adult session
starts with a footwork and warm up session run by one of the coaches, this is followed by open
fencing till 10.30pm.
All weapons are fenced within Abingdon Fencing club and the club has a number of electrical scoring
equipment for members to use. All members are encouraged to help set up the equipment at the
beginning of the evening and pack away at the end. The majority of club evenings are 'free play'
against other fencers; usually on a first to 5, 10 or 15 hits depending on how busy the club is and
how energetic you feel! Please help referee bouts if you're able and are not fencing. On occasions
the club will arrange friendly competitions or matches against other local clubs. These will be
advertised by email and on club nights.
The club has a wide range and variety of members, from beginners to advanced members. The club
encourages beginners to fence other club members after the course finishes which will help you put
into practice the skills which have been learnt from the course. If you're unsure about anything
please ask.

Fencing Equipment
After completing the beginners course members are able to continue to borrow club equipment, but
preference must be given to any courses which the club may be running. New members are
encouraged to purchase their own equipment.
The basic kit required consists of the following:Mask, Plastron (Must be 800N/CEN level 2 for electric fencing), Jacket, Glove, weapon (connecting
cables if electric fencing) and breeches. More advice regarding equipment required can be obtained
from the coaches or one of the more experienced fencers.
Tracksuit bottoms can be worn for the beginners course and for non-electric fencing. Any pockets
must either be sealed either by buttons, zips, sewing closed or taped, as this will prevent fencing
blades from being caught up and potentially causing an injury.

Coaching
5 or 6 Week Intermediate and Advanced Courses
Novice Epe and Sabre course
This 5-6 week course introduces the fundamentals of fencing with Epe and Sabre and is aimed at
relatively new fencers who want to try out these weapons.
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5 or 6 Week Intermediate and Advanced Courses

Intermediate courses are run throughout the year are intended to extend the skills of existing
fencers. Our coaches will set the program for the course depending on the mix of abilities in the
group. Fencers taking part in one of the weapon coaching groups should have completed one of our
beginners courses or have an equivalent level of experience.
Courses cost 4 per person per night in addition to club membership or visitor fee and is payable in
full at the start of the course.

Individual lessons
Our coaches are available for lessons during the second half of the adult fencing session. These are
offered as a private arrangement with the coaches and cost around 10 for a 20 minute lesson.

Juniors
Junior fencers usually fence within our junior class which runs from 7:30 to 8:30pm. The more
experienced members of the junior class can stay on and fence in the adult section if the coaches
feel they are of a sufficient standard. There is no extra charge for this if they have paid for the junior
class. The number of spaces in the junior session is limited as we must maintain an appropriate
coach to student ratio; if you know of a junior who wishes to start fencing then please speak to a
committee member who can put them on the waiting list.

Competitions
Abingdon Fencing Club encourages its members to take part in competitions. Competitions provide
fencers with the opportunity to meet and fence new people, and there's always a competition to
match your age and experience.
In order to compete you need to be a full member of the British Fencing Association. BFA
membership lasts for a year from the date of joining and allows you to complete in any domestic
competition.
For information on BFA membership, including current subscription fees and benefits, please visit
www.britishfencing.com.
Please talk to the match secretary for more information about local and national competitions.

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Who is who in the club

Committee
The club is run entirely by volunteers, all of whom are current members of the club. Were always
looking for volunteers if youd like to help out please talk to a member of the committee.
Position
Chairman
Treasurer
Secretary
Match Secretary
Social Events/Marketing
Committee Member
WHTT Organiser

Committee Member
Andrew Banks
Elaine Kemp
Richard Wharton
David Hughes
Tracy Phillips
Martin Carter
Nick Battam

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Appendix A - Abingdon Fencing Club - Membership Form

Please hand this form to one of committee members once completed..
First Name
Surname
Date of Birth (if under 18 only)
If under 18, name of parent / carer
Address
Postcode
BFA Membership No
Email Address
Home Telephone number
Mobile Telephone number
Emergency contact name
Emergency contact number
Medical Information
Please details any important medical information Abingdon Fencing
Club may need to know. This includes but not limited to items such
as hearing impairment, learning disability, diabetes, epilepsy etc).

Important Information
By Completing and returning this form, I acknowledge that by becoming a Member of Abingdon Fencing Club I am required to comply with
the Rules of the Club. If I fail to comply with the requirements my membership may suspended or terminated.
I understand that it is my responsibility to keep the club updated with any relevant to changes to my information including emergency
contact and medical details.
Abingdon Fencing Club may take photograph / video recordings of Club members taking part in fencing / other activities, I therefore
consent to the club using appropriate photos and or video of me relating to the promotion and marketing of the club. I will bring to the
clubs attention if I object to my photograph being taken and will then expect the club to make reasonable effects to prevent such pictures
of me being taken. However, I understand that the club cannot guarantee this.
Abingdon Fencing Club will use the information provided to keep you informed of club events and the management and administration of
the club.
Abingdon Fencing Club, its coaches, Instructors or members shall not in any circumstances whatsoever be under any liability to the
applicant for any loss, damage or injury (including death) whether accidental or otherwise arising during or resulting from participation in
fencing activities.

Signature (parent/carer if under 18)

Print Name
Date

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Appendix B - Standing Order Mandate

Please complete all boxes below and return to your bank or setup regular bank transfer via online
banking informing the treasurer.

Account to be debited

Beneficiary details

Bank Name

Bank Name

Lloyds TSB

Bank Address

Bank Address

Thame

Postcode

Beneficiary

Abingdon Fencing Club

Sort Code

30 98 - 56

Account Number

00979267

Sort Code
Account Number

_ _-_ _-_ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Account Name

Reference (name)

Payment Details
Amount of First Payment ___.____
Date of First Payment _ _ / _ _ / 20_ _
Amount of Usual Payment ___.____
Amount of Payment in words _________________________________
Date of Usual Payment 3rd Day of each Month

Customers Signature_______________________________

Date __________________________

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